Lamentations 3:13 net — ה(He) He shot his arrows into my heart.

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"ה(He) He shot his arrows into my heart."

— Lamentations 3:13, NET Bible

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“He hath caused the arrows of his quiver to enter into my reins.”
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Lamentations 3 — Context

ד(Dalet) To me he is like a bear lying in ambush, like a hidden lion stalking its prey.

He has obstructed my paths and torn me to pieces; he has made me desolate.

He drew his bow and made me the target for his arrow.

ה(He) He shot his arrows into my heart.

I have become the laughingstock of all people, their mocking song all day long.

He has given me my fill of bitter herbs and made me drunk with bitterness.

ו(Vav) He ground my teeth in gravel; he trampled me in the dust.

Lamentations 3:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Lamentations 3:13 say?

Lamentations 3:13 in the NET Bible reads: “ה(He) He shot his arrows into my heart.”

Where is Lamentations 3:13 in the Bible?

Lamentations 3:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Lamentations, chapter 3, verse 13.

Who wrote Lamentations?

Lamentations is traditionally attributed to Jeremiah (traditional). It was written c. 586–575 BC.

What is the book of Lamentations about?

Lamentations is a series of five funeral poems over the fallen Jerusalem — raw grief, honest confession, and at the very center, an astonishing confession of hope: "his compassions fail not… they are new every morning."

What are the major themes of Lamentations?

Lamentations explores themes including Grief, Judgment, Mercy, Hope, Repentance. These themes shape the meaning and context of Lamentations 3:13.

What translation should I read Lamentations 3:13 in?

Lamentations 3:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Lamentations 3:13?

Lamentations 3:13 reads (NET): “ה(He) He shot his arrows into my heart.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

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